Simpson MSVK2723 Instruction Manual page 3

WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or
on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or
other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally
required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section
130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Re sourc es Code,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and
maintained in ef fec tive work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some
U.S. For est Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and
or di nanc es.
WhAT CAN hAPPEN
• Spilled gas o l ine and it's vapors can
be c ome ignited from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gas e s and
hot engine components such as the
muffler.
• Heat will ex p and fuel in the tank which
could result in spillage and pos s i b le
fire explosion.
• Operating the pressure washer in an
ex p lo s ive en v iron m ent could re s ult in
a fire.
• Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can in t er f ere with
its proper ventilation fea t ures caus i ng
overheating and possible ig n i t ion of
the materials.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
paint e d sur f ac e s, melt any material
sen s i t ive to heat (such as siding,
plastic, rub b er, vinyl or the pressure
hose, itself), and dam a ge live plants.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
acciden t al ignition. Fuel im p rop e r l y
secured could get into the hands of
children or oth e r un q ual i f ied persons.
• Use of acids, toxic or cor r o s ive
chemicals, poisons, in s ec t i c ides, or
any kind of flam m a b le solvent with
this product could re s ult in se r i o us
injury or death.
Save theSe inStructionS
DANGER: RISk Of ExPLOSION OR fIRE
hOW TO PREVENT IT
• Shut off en g ine and allow it to cool before
adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill i ng tank to avoid spill i ng fuel.
Move pressure wash e r away from fueling
area before start i ng en g ine.
• Keep maximum fuel level 1/2" (12.7 mm)
be l ow bottom of filler neck to allow for
expansion.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well-
ventilat e d areas free from ob s tructions.
Equip areas with fire extinguisher suit a ble
for gas o l ine fires.
• Never op e r a te pressure wash e r in an area
containing dry brush or weeds.
• Always keep pressure washer a minimum
of 4' (1.2 m) away from surfac e s (such as
houses, au t o m o b iles or live plants) that
could be damaged from muffler exhaust
heat.
• Store fuel in an OSHA approved contain-
er, in a se c ure location away from work
area.
• Do not spray flammable liquids.
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